Greek youth take inspiration from France in protests over living conditions and deteriorating public education

On October 21, around 20,000 demonstrators protested in 50 Greek cities against the decline of public education and inadequate resources for students. They expressed solidarity with broader European protests, highlighting issues like rising study costs and deteriorating university infrastructure. Students criticized the government's lack of investment, citing exorbitant housing costs as a significant burden. Rents in Athens and Thessaloniki have surged over the past decade, exacerbating financial instability for young people in Greece.